North Charleston Christmas Parade and Festival
Visitors celebrate the season with music, children's activities, festive food, visits with Santa, and a holiday parade. The green space surrounding the Park Circle traffic circle and major thoroughfares are decorated with lighted snowflakes, Christmas trees, and holiday scenes.
What to Expect
Holiday celebration with children's activities, Santa visits, and a parade
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of North Charleston
Food & Drink
Festive food is available, with festival vendors curated by the Christmas Festival committee; there is no open food-vendor application.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and communal
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Admission: FREE.
- Hours: Event: 2:00-6:00pm; parade begins at 3:00pm.
- Parking: Walking, biking and ridesharing are encouraged.
Tips & Advice
- Bring your own folding chairs, because no seating is provided at the festival or for watching the Christmas parade.
- Walk, bike or rideshare to Park Circle if you can, since the city encourages it for this event.
- Groups and businesses that want to march should send in the Christmas Parade Entry Form early, because entries are accepted first come, first served.
- Take a stroll around the circle to see the lighted snowflakes, Christmas trees and holiday scenes along the green space and nearby main roads.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do?
There's music, children's activities, festive food and decorations, visits with Santa, and the Christmas parade. The green space around the Park Circle traffic circle is lined with lighted snowflakes, Christmas trees and holiday scenes.
Is there seating?
No seating is provided, so bring your own chairs.
What's the best way to get there?
Walking, biking and ridesharing are encouraged.
Can my group or business be in the parade?
Yes. Groups and businesses can enter using the Christmas Parade Entry Form. Entries are accepted first come, first served.
Can I apply to sell food at the festival?
No. The Christmas Festival committee chooses the food vendors, and there's no open application for food vending.
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